Dina Pugliesemirkovich
Co-Host, Breakfast Television (@BTtoronto). Follow BT: @BTtoronto Instagram: dina.pugliese
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âOh my gosh your memory is outstanding. Thatâs exactly right. October 2006. It was an honour and joy to celebrate your amazing book today. Keep inspiring us honey. Next stop. Film/tv adaptation đđââď¸ https://t.co/yVQFvfdwsCâ (from X)
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â@KelleyKeehn @breakfasttv Great seeing you today bella Kelley! Congrats on the book honey :)â (from X)
In this new and updated emergency and pandemic-focused edition, Kelley Keehn tackles how to spend, save, and plan for your future, even in times of economic uncertainty. No matter your age, salary, social or relationship status, money is an important part of your life. Yet, somehow, talking about your money situation is hard. Why is it that you know more about what goes on in your friendâs bedroom than with their bank account? Do you know if your parents have a will or if theyâll leave a legacy? How many of your colleagues are still paying off student debt but are jet-setting around the globe on multiple credit cards? Since no one is talking about it, you canât be expected to learn how to manage your money on your own. With years of experience as a personal finance advisor and educator, Kelley Keehn will answer your most burning questions about money and will talk you through how to avoid mistakes along the way. You can gain control of your debt, learn to save for your future, have a life, and feel good about money all at the same time. Andâspoiler alertâyou donât need a budget to do any of this! Youâll learn: -How to weather economic uncertainty and make wise financial choices during the pandemic -How to build good credit (and get rid of bad creditâespecially credit card debt) -What all these dreaded acronyms mean and how they can work for youâTFSA, RRSP, RESP, CFP, CPP, CERB -How and when to invest for your future -How to talk about money with your partnerâand everyone else in your life -How to save for a mortgage and then work towards being mortgage-free -How to have fun, splurge once in a while, and still save money With her unique blend of empathy and no-nonsense candor, Kelley takes you through the basics of personal finance with relatable anecdotes that expose the most common money pitfallsâand how to avoid themâso you can make financial decisions that are right for you.
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â@NancyWormington @MenaMassoud @devobrown @BTtoronto Heâs such a good soul and I truly love this book. Food that is Good for you and good for the planet. Itâs just filled with goodness. Family recipes. Fave restos. Itâs so well done.â (from X)
From actor and avid traveler Mena Massoud comes a collection of diverse, delicious, and accessible vegan recipes inspired from dishes all over the world, perfect for the aspiring vegan! Itâs safe to say that veganism is no longer just a trend. Lifelong vegans, part-time vegans, and the vegan curious are a diverse and eclectic group of people from all walks of life and backgrounds, and yet, thereâs very little out there in mainstream media that reflects this new reality. The Evolving Vegan cookbook celebrates both flavors and stories from a wide array of plant-based eateries all across North America, proving that a plant-friendly diet is truly accessible to all! Some of the recipes you will learn to make include: -Sausage Shakshuka in a Skillet from the restaurant Chickpea in Vancouver -Young Coconut Ceviche from the restaurant Rosalinda in Toronto -BBQ Pulled âPorkâ Jackfruit Sandwiches from the Butcherâs Son in Oakland, CA -Indian Tofu Curry from The Sudra in Portland, OR -Boston Cream Pie-Cake from Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge, MA -Plus authentic Egyptian dishes from Menaâs mother, and many from Menaâs own SoCal home kitchen Come travel with Mena to meet Cyrus Ichiza from Ichiza Kitchen in Portland, whose Taiwanese mother inspired him to share his Southeast Asian roots through authentically flavorful vegan dishes. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the secrets of San Franciscoâs PeĂąa Pachamama, a Bolivian plant-based restaurant that serves national dishes like pique macho and aji de fideo. Containing recipes from many different countries and cultures, and including helpful tips for lifelong vegans or flexitarians looking to expand their repertoire of vegan dishes, Evolving Vegan takes you on a food-based road trip to explore the vibrancy of veganism across North America.
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âGood morning indeed! Friends, today on @BTtoronto from @DisneyFrozen @idinamenzel @joshgad and @KristenBell ! Send them your questions to @BTtoronto ! Plus, @NeilPasricha on how to become more resilient and de-stress in his book âYou Are Awesomeâ đâď¸. But first, coffee âď¸. đ https://t.co/Sy2zCQacrqâ (from X)
#1 international bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller The Globe and Mail (Toronto) The Toronto Star bestseller The Vancouver Sun bestseller From Neil PasrichaâNew York Times, million-copy bestselling author of The Book of Awesome series and The Happiness Equation, thought leader for the next generation, and one of the most popular TED speakers in the worldâcomes a revelatory and inspiring book that will change the way we view failure and help us build resilience. We are lucky. For most of us, famine, plague, economic depression, and other life-threatening catastrophes are the stuff of history books. Weâre living in an era with the highest-ever rates of longevity, education, and wealth. Cars drive us home as our phones entertain us before we arrive to food delivered to the front door. We have it all! But thereâs just one side effect. We no longer have the tools to handle failure...or even perceived failure. When we fall, we lie on the sidewalk crying. When we spill, we splatter. When we crack, we shatter. We are turning into an army of porcelain dolls. A rude email from the boss means calling in sick. Only two likes on our post means we donât have friends. Cell phones show us weâre never good enough. Yesterdayâs butterflies are tomorrowâs panic attacks. Record numbers of students have clinical anxiety. And what about depression, loneliness, and suicide? All rising! What do we desperately need to learn? RESILIENCE. And we need to learn it fast. Read You Are Awesome to learn: ⢠The single word that keeps your options open after failure ⢠What every commencement speech gets wrong ⢠3 ways to dramatically accelerate your ability to learn and adapt ⢠The 2-minute morning practice that helps eliminate worry ⢠Why you need an Untouchable Day (and how to get one) ⢠and much, much more... Because the truth is, you really are awesome.
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âGood morning friends. Back to school. Back to routine. We have an expert on @BTtoronto today on how to help your little ones cope. We have a 12 year-old with amazing school lunch ideas and @SharonandBram on their new book and final tour. Good luck, deep breath. You got this! đđ¤ https://t.co/HMDOmcHMmmâ (from X)
National bestseller â Based on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children's entertainers, this board book is best sung aloud! "Skinnamarink" is a timeless anthem of love and inclusion. What does "skinnamarink" mean? You may not find its definition in a dictionary, but the meaning is clear to the generations of children who sang along: friendship, happiness, sharing, community and, ultimately, love. This song has been sung in weddings and in classrooms. It can be fun and silly â especially with the accompanying actions! And it has a way of bringing people together. Through Qin Leng's wonderfully imaginative illustrations, this delightful board book tells the story of a community coming together. Young and old, from little mice to a big elephant, people and animals gather into a spontaneous parade as they follow the sound of music. Sharon, Lois and Bram formed as a trio of children's entertainers in Toronto in 1978 and went on to create two top-rated children's television shows, most notably The Elephant Show, and to release 21 full-length albums (many of which reached gold, platinum, double platinum and triple platinum). In 2018, Sharon and Bram celebrated their 40th anniversary and they continue to entertain children and share their message of love.
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